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Should deck boards be nailed or screwed?

Deck boards should be screwed in place.
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There is no signficant difference.
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Question: Should deck boards be nailed or screwed?
Top Answer (71% of 21 votes): Deck boards should be screwed in place..

Answer: Deck boards should be screwed in place.
Explanation: Deck boards should be screwed down because it is the most secure way to hold them down and boards can be easily removed if you should need to replace a board. Nails can back out after just a few years.
Barudoni Construction Inc
Answer: Deck boards should be screwed in place.
Explanation: Screw em it's more stable
Srp inc.
Answer: There is no signficant difference.
Explanation: It always depends on deck board. if it is trex it should be screwed with composite head stainless screws, but if it is wood i prefer to nail them down
JayHook Marine Construction LLC
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Answer: Deck boards should be screwed in place.
Explanation: Coated Screws
Construct Boss
Answer: Deck boards should be screwed in place.
Explanation: Nails pop no matter what and if need to do a repair it easier with screws
Custom Sunrooms & Home Improvements
Answer: Deck boards should be screwed in place.
Explanation: Screw it.
ArtsWorks, LLC
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